General Cleaning Instructions for Elevator Interiors
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Elevator Cab Renovations Toll Free: (613) 745-4870 [email protected] ____________________________________________________________________________________ GENERAL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE FOR ELEVATOR INTERIORS. This package is designed to give instructions on the cleaning and maintenance of the many products used in the modernization of elevator interiors. The material contained within will provide general information, only, and may not apply to the customer’s specific requirements. If additional information is required, do not hesitate to call. WARNING: ALL CLEANING PRODUCTS SHOULD BE TESTED ON A SMALL INCONSPICUOUS LOCATION PRIOR TO FULL APPLICATION. 1 | P a g e Table of Contents Painted Surfaces .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Painted Surfaces .....................................................................................................................................................4 Ceilings ......................................................................................................................................................... 4 Aluminum Egg crate Louvers; .................................................................................................................................4 SS Drop Ceilings. .....................................................................................................................................................4 Wall Treatments .......................................................................................................................................... 5 Plastic Laminate (General Purpose Fire Rated) ......................................................................................................5 Safety Mirrors and Glass ........................................................................................................................................5 Stainless Steel Products All Non-Lacquered Finishes .............................................................................................5 Mirror Finish Stainless Steel ...................................................................................................................................5 Brass Finishes..........................................................................................................................................................5 “With” Lacquered Top Coating ..........................................................................................................................5 “Without” Lacquered Top Coating ....................................................................................................................5 Wood Finishes (Stained & Lacquered) ...................................................................................................................5 Back Painted Stainless Steel ...................................................................................................................................5 Glazed and Unglazed Wall Tile ...............................................................................................................................5 Flooring ........................................................................................................................................................ 6 Rubber Flooring .....................................................................................................................................................6 First Cleaning After Commercial Installation ......................................................................................................6 Regular Routine Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................6 Periodic Deep Cleaning .......................................................................................................................................6 Precautions .........................................................................................................................................................6 Vinyl Tile & Vinyl Sheet Floors...............................................................................................................................7 Initial Maintenance after Installation: ................................................................................................................7 Preparation of Vinyl Composition Tile ................................................................................................................7 Preparation Of Vinyl Sheet Flooring ...................................................................................................................7 Continuing Regular Maintenance: .....................................................................................................................7 Stripping: ............................................................................................................................................................8 Stain Prevention .................................................................................................................................................8 2 | P a g e Ceramic Tile ............................................................................................................................................................8 Regular Cleaning Procedures and Materials, Ordinary Use. ..............................................................................8 Heavy-Duty Use, or for Thorough Cleaning of Accumulated Dirt. .....................................................................8 Maintenance for Hard Floor Surfaces ......................................................................................................... 9 Treating New Installation: .....................................................................................................................................9 Dust Removal and Wet Cleaning .......................................................................................................................9 Sealing ................................................................................................................................................................9 Finishing: ............................................................................................................................................................9 Recommended Care and Maintenance: ................................................................................................................9 Daily maintenance: ............................................................................................................................................9 Periodic maintenance: .......................................................................................................................................9 Reconditioning ...................................................................................................................................................9 Glazed Tile ....................................................................................................................................................... 10 Slate ................................................................................................................................................................. 10 3 | P a g e Painted Surfaces Painted Surfaces - Dust with a gentle feather duster - Clean the painted surfaces with a clean soft cotton cloth, warm water and a few drops of mild dish soap. - Mix the warm water and dish soap together and then dip the cloth into the mixture. - Wring the cloth out as it should be damp but not dripping wet. Gently rub cloth over painted surfaces. - Once completed use a clean soft dry cotton cloth to completely dry. - Avoid contact with any adjacent surfaces. Ceilings Aluminum Egg crate Louvers; - Vacuum excess dust from louvers. - Clean as per Section Painted Surfaces SS Drop Ceilings. - See........Section Stainless Steel Products All Non-Lacquered Finishes 4 | P a g e Wall Treatments Plastic Laminate (General Purpose Fire Rated) - Clean as per “painted surfaces”, Section Painted Surfaces Safety Mirrors and Glass - Use clean non-abrasive cotton cloth and any commercial or household glass cleaner. - Initial cleaning will require three (3) to four (4) repetitions to remove residue left over from the manufacturing process. Stainless Steel Products All Non-Lacquered Finishes (With the exception of Mirror Finish) - Use clean non-abrasive cotton cloth, moistened with stainless steel polish such as: Majestic, Sheila Shine etc. - Polish stainless steel following the grain direction of the steel, insuring an even coat of polish is applied to all areas of the stainless steel. - Wipe off any excess polish following the grain direction, using a nonabrasive cotton cloth. Mirror Finish Stainless Steel - Clean as per Safety Mirror & Glass.........Section Safety Mirrors and Glass Brass Finishes “With” Lacquered Top Coating - Dust with a gentle feather duster. - Only if absolutely required, it is possible to clean the lacquered brass surface with a clean soft cotton cloth, warm water and a few drops of mild dish soap. - Mix the warm water and dish soap together and then dip the cloth into the mixture. - Wring the cloth out as it should be damp but not dripping wet. Gently rub cloth over surface following the direction of the